On “Sick!” his new experience with fatherhood finds him more optimistic than past projects, where loss and grief were dark clouds hanging over every positive note.Īs a performer, Earl doesn’t take himself too seriously as he dives into whatever song he’s feeling at the moment, going through the lyrics like it’s a monotonous task and cracking jokes when he sees fit. Since emerging as possibly the most talented member of Odd Future, he’s created his own artistic avenue with a rap style that’s a mix of distorted introspection, vulnerability and overall music appreciation. 14 and featured four songs with excellent production from Black Noi$e, who joined Sweatshirt onstage for his set. Sweatshirt’s latest album “Sick!” was released on Jan. They’re a true match made in hip-hop heaven. Especially when performing hard-hitting songs like “Pots and Pans” and several selections from their “Bo Jackson” album. When together, the result is so seamless that I can’t imagine anyone else but James rapping over most Alchemist instrumentals. He raps like he’s “too cool for school,” coming up with new and creative euphemisms for doing dirty deeds and starting off tracks with his signature phrase: “where we at with it.” On stage, James performs with an emphasis on style but with more than enough substance to get the job done. Now as a member of the prolific hip-hop collective Griselda, James is finally gaining recognition as one of rap’s best wordsmiths. However, his raps and lyrical style have less of a direct tie to Michigan and more towards overall rap excellence regardless of setting. Though the Alchemist has garnered historical recognition recently, James is no slouch himself.Īs one of Detroit’s finest rappers, he’s like a shining star in the midst of an overall regional resurgence. Most recently, Alchemist has been teaming up with rapper Boldy James on “The Price of Tea in China,” one of 2020’s finest albums, as well as “Bo Jackson” and “Super Tecmo Bo.”įresh off being voted 2021’s Best Producer Alive by Complex, The Alchemist, joined by Boldy James, opened the show and wowed the crowd. Fake album cover, song titles, the whole 9.
We hid a whole album on youtube under a fake name and youtube page. And if you believe this tweet from 2021, an Earl/Alchemist album already exists on YouTube under an unknown pseudonym. Coli” with plans for a full-length collaboration album releasing later this year.
Though they don’t have an official collaboration album out (yet), Sweatshirts appears on several Alchemist album cuts and singles like “Nobles,” “Loose Change” and “E.
Two of Bronson’s best projects, “Lamb over Rice” and “Rare Chandeliers,” were made with the Alchemist. The three have collaborated with each other for nearly a decade and are responsible for some of rap music’s best team-ups in recent years. If you want a consistently amazing beatmaker, go to the Alchemist. The Alchemist has an extensive history as one of hip-hop’s most prolific producers, producing classics for east coast rappers like Mobb Deep and Jadakiss in the late ‘90s and contributing heavily to the ongoing renaissance of rap greats emerging in the last half-decade. The connection which bridges these rap stars together, besides their penchant for extravagant beats and mesmerizing lyrical tales, is their history of collaboration with The Alchemist. If you’re a fan of Sweatshirt or Bronson, then it’s not too much of a shock they would tour together. Special guests included Boldy James & The Alchemist, along with producers Black Noi$e and Daringer. The NBA Leather World Tour, co-headlined by rappers Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson, provided a can’t-miss night for San Diego hip-hop fans on Saturday, Jan.
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